Sr. Business Operations Specialist

Parsons Corporation•Annapolis Junction, MD

4d•$103,500 - $181,100

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an experienced Business Operations Specialist to join their team, focusing on defense and data challenges. This role involves tackling tough projects that have a significant impact. The position offers opportunities for advancement, training, and development within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills, and be enthusiastic about working on projects that change the urban fabric of our community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Project or Construction Management, Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of related work experience.
Working knowledge of facilities processes is preferred.
Must be US Citizen
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance a benefit. Must be willing to get a TSC/SCI with Polygraph clearance if one is not currently held.
Business background with understanding of the processes used for business analysis planning.
Expertise in Excel and Visual Basic.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience creating dashboards in PowerBI.
Written and oral communication skills appropriate for the position, including the ability to speak very well in basic professional situations and present technical data in a logical manner that is easy to understand (may include communication via telephone, in person, or presenting to small groups).
Ability to write moderately complex documents (may include emails, memos, procedures, presentations).
Communicates with a wide variety of individuals (employees and managers) throughout the organization and outside of the organization (i.e. clients, vendors).
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent analytical skills translating technical functional information into established end user documentation meeting the needs of a global, culturally diverse organization.
Ability to be part of a team and lead team members, coordinating day to day activities as well as special projects to assure timely completion.

Nice To Haves

Artificial Intelligence (AI) background preferred.

Responsibilities

Gathers data on existing functional groups from managers and employees, including current procedures, practices, standards, documents, and forms.
Analyzes gathered data and translates it into work process diagrams or reports.
Reviews current workflows captured in work process diagrams and assists in developing recommendations for process improvements, which may include creating new processes, revising current ones, or automating processes for efficiency.
Assists with developing recommendations and guidance documentation for new or revised processes (e.g., flow diagrams, procedures, manuals, reports, specifications, procurement documents), ensuring technical information is translated into easily understandable formats.
Submits recommendations and guidance documentation to functional management for review and approval, incorporating feedback before publication.
Identifies specific business processes for immediate and long-term development, working with functional management to set goals and assign priorities.
Reviews and assesses the status of newly implemented business processes and their supporting solutions.
Stays updated on Parsons’ and contemporary technologies, techniques, and services relevant to process development.
Performs other duties commensurate with functional level and responsibilities.
Provides project management consultation on factors affecting task completion.
Prepares plans, schedules, status reports, and performance evaluations.